Umenyiora trying to mentor young group

The veteran free agent addition told the team’s official website he sees potential in a group which includes four rookies.

“It’s my job to help them,” Umenyiora said. “I don’t have too much longer. It’s unlikely I’ll play another 10 years. All I can do is give them all the knowledge that I have now and try to make them better. They’re my younger brothers.”

“They’re maturing,” Umenyiora said. “They’re maturing very, very fast. Malliciah (Goodman) is a good player. (Jonathan) Massaquoi is very good also. These are going to be tremendous football players in this league.”

They better hurry, or there might be more of a burden on Umenyiora than he’s had to handle in recent years, when he played with other good rushers in New York.

Prepare yourselves Atlanta, you are about to witness what Osi is really all about. Oh yea, wait until they start running to his side. Oh boy.

touchdownroddywhite says:Jun 24, 2013 11:07 AM

Age has a way of providing players with perspective, and perhaps that is what has happened here? From a talent stand point I was glad they brought him in. From a locker room stand point, I was curious. Let’s see how the season plays out, but I remain hopeful that this is a big piece to a SB. It’s hard living in Colt’s country with fans of a 1 SB team who tout how much better the Colt’s are than the Falcons…

kev86 says:Jun 24, 2013 1:28 PM

2x world champion

leanback360 says:Jun 24, 2013 4:46 PM

You looked and perform way better in blue

roddytorock84 says:Jun 25, 2013 12:02 PM

Are you kidding touchdownroddywhite? Try living in Pittsburgh as a falcons fan. You can’t do any worse. 6 to 0. This is where I live. It sucks